Almost finished with Ceramics

Well, I thought I'd be finished with glazing and working on most of the pottery by today, but this is an endless class. There is always something else to be done. The Teapot came out of the glaze firing, but I am not so happy with the way the glaze flowed, or rather, didn't really flow as I had hoped it would. I'm guessing it wasn't thick enough on the sides, or just didn't stick well enough to give it a more even coloring. It is difficult to tell after applying the glaze but before the firing, as the glaze is a totally different color and texture!

I have still got several pieces that have been bisqued and need to be glazed and fired as well as a few that haven't even been bisqued yet. Plus, I found out that I also need to actually mix a glaze as part of the class projects in order to get a grade. I hope I remember to take a mask with me, as the powder is likely to make me sneeze!!

I have donated several of my worst works to be glazed and fired in the new gas kiln which hasn't been tested yet. My messes can be guinea pigs.

In other news, I am finished with Turbines!! In fact, my grade has already been posted on the transcript page, so it is official. YEAH!!

Tomorrow, back to A&B to do an annual on a Cessna 182 -- the one I changed the fuel bladder on last year. Lots of panels to open. I remembered to put my battery on the charger this morning so I can use my drill to unscrew the panels. Fun Fun Fun. and of course, I am TIRED, as per usual.